February 'Images' Highlights 3+1 Programs, Visiting Chef

"Images," College of DuPage's monthly one-half hour television show, features in its February edition segments on the College's innovative 3+1 programs, highlights from a recent event with visiting Chef Paul Virant and a cooking segment with Culinary Professor Chris Thielman.

Each month, Images highlights the personalities, news and curriculum of a vibrant College of DuPage campus. The show airs on 13 area cable television stations.

The February edition includes a segment on the College's 3+1 programs, which allow students to complete a bachelor's degree at College of DuPage at a significantly reduced tuition rate. COD courses are taught for the first three years, with partner university faculty teaching the fourth year at COD's campus.

This month's edition also includes a segment on a recent event featuring Chef Paul Virant, owner of Vie Restaurant in Western Springs and Perennial Virant in Chicago. Chef Virant worked alongside COD students for an evening of fine French dining.

Also featured is "In the Kitchen with Chris," featuring Culinary Professor Chris Thielman. This month, Thielman shares step-by-step instructions on preparing crème brulee.

Images airs at various times on cable television stations in Downers Grove, Wheaton, Addison, Elmhurst, Glen Ellyn, Naperville, Glendale Heights, Bartlett, Lemont, Elk Grove, Darien, Aurora and West Chicago. Check local cable listings for times and channels.

For more information, call Kevin Willman at (630) 942-3352 or view this month's episode on YouTube.